An Overview of the Latest Infectious Diseases around the World
Journal Title: The Journal of Community Health Management - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
The present state of emerging and re-emerging infections around the world has resulted in panic and confusion. The loss of lives due to these infections is huge. Also, the absence of clear guidelines and definitive treatment due to the paucity of literature has instilled fear among the general public. In this paper authors discuss some of these infectious diseases that have led to a state of complete chaos in the recent past.
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Sankalp Yadav, Gautam Rawal, Mudit Baxi
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